Bobbie Ruth Smith Lavoilette

Bobbie Ruth Smith Lavoilette, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2009.
Funeral services will be held at Pinehurst United Pentecostal Church, Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1:00 pm Reverend W.W. Smith and Reverend Herman Gerald will officiate. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks in Orange.
Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday at the church.
Bobbie was born on December 2, 1932, in Detroit, Texas. She was the daughter of Almous Bolton and Molly Slaton.
Bobbie worked for many years as a cook for Gary's Coffee Shop in Bridge City where she was affectionately called "Red" because of her red hair. She loved spending time with her family, shopping and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Virgil Smith, who she was married to during the years, 1950 to 1987, and Willie Ray Lavoilette 1994-2008.
She survived by her sons, Donnie G. Smith, Sr., wife Elva Fay of Vidor, Ronnie A. Smith Sr., wife Robin of Mauriceville, Gary D. Smith, Sr., wife Kathy of Orangefield, and Mark E. Smith of Orangefield. Fifteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Danial Hendon, Robert Smith, Gary Smith, Jr., Bobbie Vincent, Thomas Martin and Gary Martin.
Honorary pallbearer will be Donnie Smith, Jr.